Just Breathe
	© S. Cordeiro 7/15/01

This love I give you
Is shown in many ways
The abuse I went through
The tears I shed
The fear spent in the long hours
In total darkness
Now
I have finally begun to surface
Just Breathe

Am I dreaming?
Could this be real?
Could the blood on my hands and on my chest
An omen, a symbol?
With you at my side, holding my hand tightly
Listening to you say
"Just Breathe"

As I open my eyes
With black wings of raven feathers,
A long black tattered dress
Stained with blood
I awaken to a new beginning
Finally being
What I deserved to be
Just to be at your side
To whisper in your ear,
"Just Breathe"